National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible freshers for direct recruitment to 376 Scientific/ Technical Assistant-A (Group-B S&T non-Gazetted) posts in Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
The NIC STA Recruitment 2026 for 376 Fresher Posts online registration starts on 01st September 2026 and closes on 30th September 2026. This article provides complete information about NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026, including eligibility criteria, vacancy details, official notification PDF, and online application link.
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Post Name |
Scientific / Technical Assistant-A |
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| Total Vacancies |
376 Posts |
| Age Limit |
30 years (UR/EWS) as on 30.09.2026 |
| Salary |
₹35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6) |
| Minimum Qualification |
M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech + Valid GATE Score |
| Application Fee |
Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Women) | ₹800 (UR/OBC/EWS) |
| Selection Process |
GATE Score Merit + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
Anywhere in India / Outside India |
| Last Date |
30 September 2026 |
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Post Name |
No. of Vacancies |
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Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Computer Sciences & Information Technology) |
300 |
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Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Electronics and Communication Engineering) |
26 |
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Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) |
50 |
- Computer Sciences & Information Technology: M.Sc./ MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, IT or related fields + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in CS paper.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in relevant Electronics & Communication fields + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in EC paper.
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in DA paper.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR / EWS, 35 years for SC / ST, 3 years for OBC NCL and 40 years for PwBD.
- Note: No experience is required. Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Service/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government rules.
The selection will be based on the following stages:
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Merit list prepared on the basis of valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
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Document Verification
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: Nil
- UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS candidates: ₹800/- per discipline
- Payment Method: Online Mode only.
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Opening Date for Online Applications |
01 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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Closing Date for Online Applications |
30 September 2026 (05:30 PM) |
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Cut-off date for eligibility shall be the closing date for filling the application |
30 September 2026 |
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Schedule for document verification of shortlisted candidates |
Will be announced on NIC Official website |
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NIC STA Detailed Notification PDF |
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NIC STA Apply Online Link |
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NIC Official Website |
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Join RozgarDwaar Alert Channel |
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the NIC recruitment portal. The online registration steps are as follows:
- Step 1: Visit recruitment.nic.in and complete Registration using valid email and mobile number.
- Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully and upload required documents.
- Step 3: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Step 4: Download the Confirmation Page after successful submission.
376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts.
30 years for UR/EWS as on 30 September 2026 with applicable category-wise relaxations.
₹35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6 of 7th CPC).
Merit list based on valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score followed by Document Verification.
Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women; ₹800 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates (per discipline).
Online Registration: 01 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.